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The Mystery of Crystals

Luiz Jacobsohn and Tiago Jacobsohn

Crystals! They are found everywhere and correspond to the most organized arrangement of atoms possible in all of nature. Modern investigation is unraveling how atoms interact with one another to form these beautiful structures. Ultimately, scientists and engineers aim to manipulate crystals to achieve unique effects, such as light emission. Crystals have both intrigued an fascinated us for millennia. And perhaps it all started with frost on a very cold morning...